Martin Williams

. ScotWind's flawed penalty regime faces scrutiny as Audit Scotland warns £250,000 fines may not deter offshore wind developers from missing supply chain commitments.

Dave Wakeling performs classic British ska hits at Barrowland in Glasgow as the front man of The Beat. Read our review discussin the enduring legacy of a legendary band.

Scotland’s Standards Commission defends its decision to retain councillor hearing case files for 12 months, arguing that detailed written rulings are preserved permanently.

A Glasgow Sheriff Court inspection found disabled toilet facilities still inadequate years after HMIPS first recommended improvements.

. Audit Scotland warned in 2021 that serious failings at Scotland’s Ethical Standards Commissioner’s office risked public trust. A follow-up report found significant challenges remained.

Scotland’s island communities face a depopulation crisis, with Western Isles workforce projections raising fears as MPs call for better ferry and fixed links.

Scottish wind farms made £2.83bn profit, with 90 paid to shareholders, as bus funding rose 72; campaigners demand public ownership of energy and transport.

State-owned CalMac has pledged to improve ferry reliability as its parent company reports continuing problems with ageing vessels, technical faults and repairs.

VisitScotland has cut its workforce by a third as total income falls £7.7m. The tourism agency warns further funding cuts could threaten future plans.

Scotland alcohol deaths could fall further under a proposed booze tax rise. SHAAP says restoring the duty escalator could prevent 420 deaths by 2032.